Quality tire gauge?

[MushCreek]

OK- I'm tired of crappy tire air pressure gauges that sometimes work and sometimes don't. I've never had one that cost more than a few dollars, but I'm ready to move up to the next level. Any recommendations for a reliable, durable tire gauge?

 

[raiderhillbilly]

I have this one and love it. I dont wrench for a living, but i have had one for home use for many years.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00062YVPW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[AA/FC]

I have this one and love it. I dont wrench for a living, but i have had one for home use for many years.

Which one? I think you forgot something in your post. lol

 

[jloehlein]

You can't really go wrong with a Longacre gauge. Here is an example, but they also make so many more.

 

[mlp623]

Milton Industries makes nice gauges and inflators.

http://www.miltonindustries.com/gauges/pencil-pressure.html

 

[bassbone52]

Check out Power Tank

 

[Rustypigeon]

My go to gauges are the Jaco Elite ($20) and an Accugage DT110 digital ($16) Both are accurate and durable. I would recommend both as good quality at a good price and durable.

I probably have 6 or so Milton pencil gauges. They are perfect for keeping in the glovebox since they are cheap and durable. They all read within 2 PSI of actual pressure, but Jaco and the DT110 read within .5 PSI of what I believe to be actual.

To estimate what actual pressure is, I just averaged all of my quality gauges and inflators and assume that the average must be very close to actual pressure. I just make a note with a sharpie for any gauge that deviates more than 1 PSI from this average.

 

[cdeer001]

Milton Industries x2

 

[outdoorspace]

Milton S-921 and S-986 are what I keep handy, great gauges.

 

[shockwave]

My current tire gauge is cornwell/Astro pneumatic digital tire gauge inflator works great and never let me down in the 3 years I have owned this great compared to standard dial type gaiges

 

[heytrid]

I bought one of these, decently priced and seems robust.

Autometer #2160

 

[Fireball027]

If you are looking for a good pencil gauge get a Milton. You can get them for 10-15 bucks.

if you want a nice digital inflator/gauge I recommend the Astro 3018.

I have been using the Astro one daily for the past couple years and other then a new battery needed it has worked flawless.

 

[d.mcfarland]

Milton are USA made I believe.

 

[shelteredV]

Longacre is a go to.

 

[fsae0607]

I've had this one for a few years. Works good.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mor-89570/overview/

 

[MrGiggles]

Tekton digital.

 

[kylini]

I bring a QuickCar gauge to all of my rallycross events and it's worked great for several years.

http://www.soloperformance.com/QuickCar-Tire-Gauge-standard-glow-face-or-liquid-filled_p_1359.html

 

[ptgarcia]

I use Intercomp Racing low pressure for my dirt bike.

 

[MushCreek]

I might need two- my 3/4 ton truck tires require 80 psi when loaded. Many of the gauges only go up to 60 or so.

 

[kylini]

I might need two- my 3/4 ton truck tires require 80 psi when loaded. Many of the gauges only go up to 60 or so.

You'll probably want a gauge that goes up to around 150. Ideally, your target PSI should be in the middle of the gauge.

 

[Rustypigeon]

I might need two- my 3/4 ton truck tires require 80 psi when loaded. Many of the gauges only go up to 60 or so.

The Accu-Gage DT110 measures 5-150 PSI. The Milton Milton S-976 measures up to 160 PSI. I have both of these.

They are both about $16.

 

[theoldwizard1]

I have 4 or 5 Accu-Gage analog gauges. The come with a lifetime warrant. Yes, you have to pay for return shipping, but I have used the warranty several times. Last year I sent them all in and the were calibrated +/- 1 psi. Cost me about $10.

Pay extra for the rubber boot. I also like the swivel angle head and the one that hold pressure until the button is depressed.

 

[Nodakwalleyer]

Love my Jaco, very accurate!

 

[kgorman]

Intercomp

 

[66354dream]

I bought one of these, decently priced and seems robust.

Autometer #2160

I have the same one and I love it

 

[Nocuffs]

Another positive vote for the Autometer 2160.

 

[raiderhillbilly]

Which one? I think you forgot something in your post. lol

sorry

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00062YVPW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[TK-421]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GWTAAIA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

This is what I use, works really well and I like that you can bleed air from the tire with it.

 

[straightcut]

I was in a similar position and wanted a quality gauge for the garage. I didn't want a gauge that required batteries that would be dead when I needed it and I wanted better accuracy than a pencil gauge.

After scouring eBay, I settled on a quality U.S. made US Gauge* (beware, some are made in China) and screwed it onto a Milton 691 straight head air chuck. You can pay more and you can pay less, but I'm completely satisfied with the price and quality!

*0 - 60psi, 2-1/2" diameter

 

[lilcraigford]

Milton S-921 and S-986 are what I keep handy, great gauges.

Milton are USA made I believe.

I purchased a pair of Milton S-921 gauges (one for the car, the other for the toolbox) and a Milton 690 dual head air chuck from HJE a little over a year ago. Milton products came recommended, the price was right, as was the USA origin. The gauges and the chuck are all nice, solid items.

 

[Wrenched]

I use a Moroso and have for about 5 years now. I check my tires once a week on the Jeep. This one is a little more than others, but my tire investment is pretty substantial so it's worth it for me. Stay away from pencil types.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000COS8FI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[DC73]

Best one I've ever owned: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TQ2W44/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Really like the glow in the dark feature.

DC

 

[KM223]

I have a Buxton Engineering gauge (gauge by Cecpomp) I use for the track mostly. It's expensive but it's damn good.

http://www.buxtonengineering.com/digital_tire_pressure_gauge.php

 

[MushCreek]

Hmmm... there doesn't seem to be much consensus, other than maybe Milton. It's a little disconcerting that the highly rated gauges on Amazon still have a fair number of duds, either being off from the get-go, to failing after a short period of time, to not working at all. I have a couple pen types; not sure if they're Milton or not, but they have lost their function for the most part, although they are both pretty old. How does one calibrate a pressure gauge without a known 'good' one to begin with?

 

[brtsvg]

Treat yourself to a Milton 932 dial gauge, it's Christmas after all. I got one several months ago, am very impressed with it and it will last me for the rest of my life.

No BS Chinese **** for me, spend a few $$ and get something you are proud of.

 

[engineer2]

I have a Buxton Engineering gauge (gauge by Cecpomp) I use for the track mostly. It's expensive but it's damn good.

http://www.buxtonengineering.com/dig...sure_gauge.php

The Cecomp gauges are what NASCAR and Indy teams use. You can tell by the orange boot. I've had one for years.